Fleet Mechanic

Mechanic (Small Engine, Fleet and Diesel)

Mechanic (Operations) – Job Description
East Coast Facilities, Inc. provides facility maintenance to commercial, industrial, institutional, government and corporate clients. Our mechanics are workers that take the lead in preventative repairs and emergency repairs of our fleet and equipment. This position reports to a Project Manager.

Trade Skill Requirements

• Able to effectively communicate in the English language
• Drive company vehicles as directed
• Operate various types of equipment and machinery associated with this job description
• Is a journeyman in one or more of the following job sub-categories:
  • Small Engine Maintenance
  • Automotive Repairs
  • Diesel Repairs
  • ASE Certified
• Performs other assigned tasks related to the maintenance of the fleet and equipment
• Proven experience as a mechanic.
• Problem solving ability
• Physical ability and Resistance
• Winter Season Operations
  • Plow snow using trucks or loaders
  • Shovel snow using hand shovels or snow blowers
  • Apply salt and other de-icing agents to paved surfaces
  • Assist with pre-storm preparedness
  • Assist with post-storm clean up and restocking

Company Excellence Requirements

Equipment Management

• Professionally represents East Coast Facilities, Inc. always.
• Able to communicate adequately with providers and follow up to ensure company assets are in good repair.
• Able to recognize when they do not have the answer for the client and let them know they will find out or get the Project Manager involved
• Keeps the Project Manager aware of all client concerns and communication on the job site
• Maintains positive, responsive, and flexible attitude to all the needs of the field
• Inspects the equipment and notifies the Project Manager of potential liabilities
• Performs repairs with the goal of achieving maximum reliability
• Inspects machines, engines, transmissions, etc. and performs diagnostics to discover any functionality problems
• Diagnoses and resolves problems within a reasonable time frame
• Can carry out other assigned tasks (i.e. hydraulic system repairs, paint vehicles, etc.)
• Ensures all assigned equipment, tools, safety items, vehicles & trailers or other items are maintained in proper working order by following proper maintenance and inventory schedules
• Is accountable for neglect and abuse of assigned equipment

Crew Supervision (when applicable)

• Prepares and secures all materials, tools and equipment first thing in the morning for that day’s schedule
• Tops off with fuel, turns in paperwork to office, cleans service vehicle and prepares for next day’s activity
• Able to assign tasks to crew members (if applicable) and follow up to make sure that work was completed properly
• Ensures that all crew members (if applicable) report to work on time and follow all company rules and procedures.
• Takes appropriate disciplinary actions as necessary and involves Project Manager when necessary

Crew Training (when applicable)

• Ensures crew members are trained on company safety policies
• Able to certify crews in the job tasks assigned to the Crew Leader
• Trains crew members (if applicable) to do job effectively and efficiently
• Able to cross train crew members in the performance of Crew Leader’s role for future growth
• Can effectively communicate in English and/or Spanish what is to be learned

Performance Reviews

• Able to evaluate the performance of the crew
• Able to assist the Project Manager in a performance review for crew members
• Able to monitor goals based on evaluation process

Safety Management

• Maintains and promotes safe working conditions in the field at all times
• Follows company procedures on discipline if any safety rules are broken
• Have zero preventable accidents

Image Compliance

• Maintains clean, neat, and professional image of service vehicle & trailer
• Ensure crew members maintain professional image using approved ECF uniforms and by monitoring & maintaining proper employee actions

Administrative

• Able to read and write
• Can organize and implement work schedule
• Responsible for the following forms and procedures
  • Accident Reporting Forms
  • Equipment Inventory Form
  • Equipment Repair/Request
  • As applicable – MR – FEP - ACP
  • Monthly Vehicle Safety Inspection
  • Quality Control Inspection Form
  • As applicable - Trailer Safety Inspection Form

General Qualifications

• Must be a journeyman in one or more of the job sub-categories listed above
• Able to operate a smart phone, send and receive emails, take digital photos
• Able to speak, read and write fluently in the English Language
• Have and hold a clean driver’s license
• Can pass drug test
• Can pass a criminal back ground check
• Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
• Work near or about natural bodies of water
• Work with various types of work lifts
• Able to work overtime or extended shifts if required by Management
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – working temperatures may be between 0 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in extreme cold or wintry precipitation
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day

How will my rate of pay be determined?

Each job category has a range of pay associated with it. Hiring managers have corporate guidance on assigning the appropriate rate of pay based on a variety of factors including:

• Years of proven experience for the job you are applying for
• If you qualify and meet our underwriting procedures to drive company vehicles
• Your knowledge and ability to operate equipment classes
• If you have special licensing, such as a CDL, Pesticide Applicators License, Tree Trimming License, ISA Arborist Certification, Lift Certification, etc.
• References of direct supervisors impact the rate of pay of new hires

Hiring managers can rate match a recruited team member from a competitor